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Mapping Ability
Customers generally praise the mapping ability of the iRobot Roomba j9, with some expressing satisfaction over its ability to navigate and clean difficult areas. However, a few users have reported issues with the initial mapping process and getting stuck during cleaning.
Functionality
Customers have mixed opinions regarding the functionality of the iRobot Roomba j9 vacuum. While some are pleased with its self-emptying feature and improved software, others have encountered numerous issues such as clog errors, incorrect room recognition, and poor customer support.
Carpet Cleaning
Customers have mixed opinions about the carpet cleaning ability of the iRobot Roomba j9 robot vacuum. While some customers praise its performance on hardwood floors and easy setup, others express disappointment with its effectiveness on carpets, leaving clumps of fur and requiring frequent emptying due to poor self-emptying system. Some customers also report issues with error messages and consumable parts failing within a short period.
Suction Power
Customers have mixed opinions regarding the suction power of the iRobot Roomba j9 robot vacuum. While some are pleased with its increased suction capabilities, others have reported issues with clogging, insufficient battery life, and inconsistent performance. Some customers have had to return or replace their units due to malfunctions.

Highlights
Quality
Easy to setup and start vacuuming in specific areas of the house.
-i love the fact that ronney automatically empties his canister, multiple times per cleaning…as i said we have a german “shedder”.
One time the roomba vacuumed so much hair it clogged the empty bin function, fixed by removing a hand full of hair.
Self maps the house and easily returns to empty and charge itself at the dock.
Price
I've been using mine for a year and by this time probably saved $2000.
Competitiveness
I actually tried a similar product from a competitor, but was immediately seeking a refund.
In 2015, i researched robotic vacuums and a video that someone posted comparing the cleaning pattern of both neato and roomba u... Read More
However, all told, if neato made a model with that feature, ronney would go back to roomba.
Overview
- How are reviewers describing this item?
base, clean, still, new and great. - Our engine has profiled the reviewer patterns and has determined that there is minimal deception involved.
- Our engine has detected that Amazon has altered, modified or removed reviews from this listing. We approximate total reviews altered up to 6791.
- Our engine has discovered that over 80% high quality reviews are present.
- This product had a total of 723 reviews as of our last analysis date on Feb 26 2025.
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Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Self maps the house and easily returns to empty and charge itself at the dock
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I actually tried a similar product from a competitor but was immediately seeking a refund
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The unit came back to the station and emptied itself
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
That j9 base is excessively loud
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I couldn’t tell if it was the base unit’s vacuum or an engine on a 747 getting ready for take off
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
If you are on the fence about buying one do it
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Have dogs with long hair that shed
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Have to clean out hair on rollers and the front wheel
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